5 Cup Ambrosia Salad Recipe

This dreamy 5-Cup Ambrosia Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser! A vibrant mix of sweet fruits and creamy coconut, it's perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or a refreshing summer dessert. Customize it with mini marshmallows (white or colored!), or add crunchy pecans for extra texture. This easy recipe takes just minutes to prepare and chills to perfection.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 141.8 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 4.1 (29 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for 5 Cup Ambrosia Salad

  • 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges
  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
  • Sour cream not found in this recipe (1 cup heavy cream is used instead)
  • 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup maraschino cherries
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

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How to Make 5 Cup Ambrosia Salad

  1. In a large bowl, gently combine 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple (undrained), 1 (11 ounce) mandarin oranges, 1 cup mini marshmallows (white or colored), 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut, and 1/4 cup maraschino cherries.
  2. Stir until evenly distributed.
  3. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill thoroughly.
  4. Before serving, gently fold in the remaining 1/2 cup mini marshmallows. (Optional: Stir in 1/2 cup chopped pecans for added crunch).
  5. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

39g

Fat

37g

Carbs

4g

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